Barbara Sadick

Barbara Sadick has extensive experience in health writing, with roles at various publications and organizations. Barbara started their career as a Freelance Health Advocate, assisting individuals in navigating the healthcare system and providing PR services to raise awareness about epilepsy. Barbara then transitioned to become a Freelance Health Writer, where they wrote feature articles and short-form health news stories for consumer publications and professional health organizations. Barbara'sclients included The Wall Street Journal, The Chicago Tribune, U.S. News & World Report, and healthline. Barbara also worked as a Freelance Photo Editor/Researcher, performing editing projects for major consumer publications and books. In addition, Barbara worked as a Health Researcher and Writer for U.S. News & World Report, Health Behavior News Service, and Men's Health. Barbara later became a Contributing Writer for Time Health Specials and Time.com, as well as a Contributing Writer for US News Special Issues. Barbara's expertise and experience in health writing make their a valuable asset in the industry.

Barbara Sadick's education history includes a variety of degrees and certifications. In 1975, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from McGill University. Barbara then pursued a Master of Arts degree in Health Advocacy from Sarah Lawrence College, graduating in 2005. In 2008, they enrolled in the Graduate School of Health & Behavior Studies at Columbia University, where they earned a Master of Science degree in Health Education in 2010. Additionally, in 2010, they completed post-graduate coursework in health writing at The University of New Mexico Health Science Center.

In terms of certifications, Barbara earned the Certified Health Education Specialist designation from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing in June 2011.

Furthermore, Barbara participated in several specialized programs. In 2012, they attended the Age Boom Academy: Covering the Myths and Realities of Aging in America as an Age Boom Fellow at the Columbia School of Journalism and Columbia School of Public Health. Also, in the same year, they attended a program on social media at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism.